Intermediate Accountant

Dawson Group; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Intermediate Accountant for a 6-month contract position. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively between Finance and Operations, performing essential accounting tasks such as full cycle accounting, month-end processes, and financial statement preparation. The successful candidate will benefit from mentorship in a supportive environment, enhancing their skills while contributing to a company that values integrity and excellence. Embrace the flexibility of a distributed work model while being part of a dedicated team committed to connecting communities safely.

Benefits

Excellent compensation package

Pension plan

Medical benefits

Learning opportunities

Long-term advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting and month-end tasks.
• Prepare financial statements and perform variance analysis.
• Assist Corporate Controller with various projects.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

Organizational skills

Excel (pivot tables, formulas)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Business Degree

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

In final stages of CPA program

Job description

THE COMPANY

Dawson Group is looking for a collaborative Intermediate Accountant who will be the direct liaison between the Finance and Operations teams.

In this role you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, working in a 6 month contract term, full-time position of Intermediate Accountant, reporting to the Corporate Controller. The seasonality of the business will require you to understand the cycles and plan accordingly. This role will be responsible for performing full cycle accounting and month-end tasks for the Dawson Group. This includes preparation of required accounting entries, account reconciliations, inter-company entries, bank reconciliations and monthly financial statement variance analysis. Your base location will be in Kamloops, B.C.; however, the Dawson Group embraces distributed work, meaning the successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from home, with set days in our office.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

1. Ability to efficiently perform full cycle accounting and month-end tasks
2. Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while working within tight deadlines
3. Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis for the corporate departments
4. Preparation and filing of periodic government returns including GST, PST and Work Safe BC.
5. Process, prepare allocations, and bill inter-company transactions and reconciliations
6. Prepare bank reconciliations across the Dawson Group of companies, process adjusting entries as required
7. Prepare monthly standard entries across the Dawson group of companies; prepaids allocations, payroll entries, insurance
8. Assist Corporate Controller with projects as required

You will receive mentorship, guidance and opportunities to enhance your finance and accounting skills in a diversified, fast-paced construction environment. You will work with other highly experienced professionals and be part of a team dedicated to providing value-added services to all operations groups and building on a track record of success.

WHAT YOU BRING

1. Diploma or Bachelor of Business Degree or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
2. Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
3. In the final stages of their CPA program
4. Exceptional Excel Skills including proficient use of pivot tables and formulas
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
7. Industry experience in construction/manufacturing would be an asset

BENEFITS

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!